Repair Searchlight Control
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The US Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) is soliciting quotations for the repair of Searchlight Control components (NSN: 6220-01-HS2-7070, Part Number: 45-0441-4-2) used on H-60/MH-60T aircraft. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ), and a firm-fixed price purchase order is anticipated to be awarded on a sole source basis to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or an OEM-authorized repair facility. Quotations are due February 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall perform test and evaluation, and repair of non-Ready For Issue (RFI) Searchlight Control components to return them to RFI condition, adhering to OEM functional performance specifications. This includes inspection, correction of deficiencies, replacement of parts, and removal of corrosion. The contractor is responsible for obtaining all required repair specifications, test/acceptance criteria, and OEM Component Maintenance Manuals (CMMs). All repairs must be airworthy and include a Certificate of Conformance (COC) in accordance with FAR 52.246-15, with full traceability to the manufacturer. Work will be performed at the contractor's facility, with Test and Evaluation completed within 15 days and Repair within 30 days of receipt.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for a Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (anticipated sole source to OEM or authorized facility)
- NAICS: 488190 (Aircraft Management Services), Small Business Size Standard: $40 Million
- Product Service Code: J016 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Aircraft Components And Accessories)
- Quotation Due: February 16, 2026, 2:00 PM EST
- Anticipated Award: On or about February 20, 2026
- Published: February 4, 2026
Evaluation & Requirements
This requirement is for the repair of complex items where the OEM, Grimes Aerospace Company (Cage Code 72914), holds all rights to technical data. Therefore, only the OEM or an OEM-authorized repair facility with the necessary expertise and capabilities will be considered. Bidders must provide pricing on Attachment 1 – Schedule, and adhere to the Statement of Work (Attachment 2) and Terms and Conditions (Attachment 3). A Wage Determination for Ohio (Attachment 5) is included, indicating potential performance in specific Ohio counties. No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from the agency.
Submission Instructions
E-mail quotations to Cindy.K.Harmes@uscg.mil and MRR-PROCUREMENT@uscg.mil. The subject line must include "70Z03826QJ0000063".